Animal rescue to hold 13th annual BARKtoberfest in Gilbert

Oct. 8, 2012 08:13 AMThe Republic | azcentral.com

Friends for Life Animal Rescue will hold its 13th annual BARKtoberfest 9 a.m.-3 p.m. next Saturday at Gilbert Town Center, southeast corner of Gilbert and Warner roads. The free event includes some activities requiring a small donation.

BACKGROUND

Organizers said in a release that BARKtoberfest has grown each year as 2,500 or more people gather for shopping, fine arts and crafts, live entertainment, dog wash, Lure Course, dog art ("DOGvinci"), dog adoptions, raffles, and contests for pet and owner look-a-like, best trick and best costumes. Also featured is a noon parade of animals adopted through the shelter.

BENEFIT

BARKtoberfest is a fundraiser for Friends for Life Animal Rescue, 143 W. Vaughn Ave., Gilbert, an all-volunteer, no-kill shelter whose stated mission is to "significantly impact animal overpopulation through aggressive programs focusing on rescue, spay and neuter, adoptions and education."